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A Beach in Manchester?

Someone has a sense of humour, I think. This “beach bar” is set on one of Castlefield’s canals.  This is a great area to relax in, especially in summer, but […]

The Royal Arcade, Mayfair

The orange tones in this Victorian shopping arcade are a joy.  London has many beautiful, ornate and sophisticated arcades, but the Royal Arcade takes some beating.  It connects Bond Street to Albermarle Street, and […]

Paper & Cup, Shoreditch

I found this friendly and tasty coffee shop on one of my recent meanders around Shoreditch.  “Delectable books and coffee” they say on their website, and I wouldn’t disagree. The ambience is […]

Hotel Windows

The intensely bright flower boxes outside the windows of this famous hotel were in full bloom when I wandered past last week: . Posted as part of the Thursday Lingering Look at […]

An Alien has Landed in London

A strange being made a grand appearance in Grosvenor Gardens, just outside Victoria Station, in May 2013. Unusual he may be, but the locals are taking it in their stride.  Walking, resting […]

Londoners by Craig Taylor

Here London is a patchwork quilt laid out before in this tremendous book. The 80 voices of this book are the different colours, patterns and textures of the quilt. Sympathise with the terrified […]

Chatham House

There’s an interesting story behind this door: Named after this house is the Chatham House Rule, used around the world to ensure free and open debate.  The rule reads as follows: When a meeting, […]

Roses are Red

Roses are red Violets are blue Look what a window I’ve found for you… …the Rose Window from the west gable of the Great Hall of Winchester Palace. This palace […]

Victorian Viaduct

Anyone travelling north out of London from Kings Cross, on the East Coast line, will cross this awe-inspiring viaduct. The Welwyn Viaduct, or Digswell Viaduct, was originally opened by Queen Victoria on 6 August […]